Learning & Development Intern

Company description

Publicis Groupe Africa has opened applications for Le Cubs 2027, its flagship 12-month internship programme designed to give young South African graduates meaningful workplace experience and an opportunity to build future-ready careers in the marketing and communications industry.

Starting in March 2027, successful applicants will join teams across Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban, gaining hands-on experience in disciplines including creativity, strategy, human resources, data, technology, AI, media and business support.

Le Cubs is designed to bridge the gap between tertiary education and the workplace, giving graduates the opportunity to move beyond theory, contribute to real work, learn from industry professionals and develop practical skills in a connected, collaborative environment.

Overview

The Learning & Development Intern will provide administrative and coordination support to the Learning & Development function in delivering training initiatives, skills development programmes and employee learning experiences.

The role offers practical exposure to the full learning cycle, including training administration, learner management, programme coordination, reporting and skills development compliance.

The successful candidate will gain experience in a corporate learning environment while supporting the development of employees and emerging talent across the business.

Responsibilities

Learning & Development Administration

Assist with the coordination and administration of internal and external training programmes.
Maintain accurate employee training records, attendance registers and learning documentation.
Assist with the scheduling of training sessions, including calendar invitations, venues and virtual meeting arrangements.
Support the administration of employee study assistance and learning requests.
Assist with the preparation of training materials, presentations and communication.

Learning Programme Coordination

Support the coordination of internships, learnerships and other skills development programmes.
Assist with learner onboarding, documentation collection and programme administration.
Track learner attendance, programme progress and completion of learning activities.
Liaise with learners, line managers, training providers and internal stakeholders regarding programme requirements.
Assist with the coordination of learning interventions, workshops and employee development initiatives.

Reporting & Skills Development Compliance

Assist with capturing and maintaining training data on internal learning systems.
Support the collection and verification of training information for reporting purposes.
Assist with the preparation of monthly learning reports and training dashboards.
Support the administration of Skills Development Committee meetings, including agendas, minutes and supporting documentation.
Assist with the preparation and maintenance of documentation required for WSP/ATR submissions and B-BBEE Skills Development reporting.

Employee Learning & Engagement

Assist with the communication and promotion of learning opportunities across the organisation.
Support the administration of online learning platforms and employee learning campaigns.
Assist with tracking employee participation and completion of mandatory and developmental learning programmes.
Contribute ideas to improve the employee learning experience.

General Administration

Provide general administrative support to the Learning & Development team.
Assist with filing, document management and maintaining accurate records.
Perform other reasonable duties related to the Learning & Development function.

Qualifications

Grade 12 / Matric
A relevant qualification in Human Resources, Learning & Development, Industrial Psychology, Business Administration or a related field.

Must meet the applicable requirements for an internship programme.

Basic understanding of Human Resources or Learning & Development principles.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Additional information

Essential Competencies

* Strong administrative and organisational skills.
* Attention to detail and accuracy.
* Good communication and interpersonal skills.
* Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
* Willingness to learn and take initiative.
* Ability to work collaboratively with different stakeholders.
* Professionalism and discretion when handling confidential employee information.
* A proactive and solutions-oriented approach.

Advantageous

* Previous exposure to HR, training administration or an office environment.
* Basic knowledge of skills development legislation, SETA processes or B-BBEE.
* Experience working with Excel, learning management systems or HR systems.
* An interest in employee development, training and organisational learning.

Learning Outcomes

At the end of the internship, the successful candidate should have gained practical experience in:

* The administration and coordination of corporate learning programmes.
* The employee learning lifecycle, from training requests to reporting.
* Internship and learnership programme administration.
* Training data management and reporting.
* Skills development compliance and B-BBEE reporting processes.
* Stakeholder engagement and professional communication.
* The use of digital tools to support learning and development.

Performance Expectations

The intern will be expected to:

* Maintain accurate and up-to-date learning records.
* Complete assigned administrative tasks within agreed timelines.
* Provide reliable support to the L&D team and programme stakeholders.
* Demonstrate a willingness to learn and apply feedback.
* Uphold confidentiality and professional standards.